65 m. ago Los Angeles protests: California governor says marines ‘not political pawns’ as Donald Trump deploys more National Guard troops – live

Gavin Newsom says Trump’s threat to deploy marines to LA is ‘blatant abuse of power’ as state lodges a suit against administrationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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67 m. ago LA protests live: Trump ramps up response as 700 Marines and 2,000 more National Guardsmen mobilized

Almost 5,000 military personnel have been deployed to Los Angeles, as demonstrations against ICE raids continued into Monday evening

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69 m. ago LA governor says Trump's decision to send 700 marines in to crush riots 'is the deranged fantasy of a dictatorial president'

President Trump yesterday ordered an additional 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 US Marines to deploy to LA after 2,000 troops arrived Sunday, prompting backlash from Newsom

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2 h. ago LA protests live: Newsom to deploy 800 more police to ‘clean up Trump’s mess’ after president mobilizes 700 Marines

A battalion of 700 U.S. Marines and 4,000 National Guardsmen are set to be deployed as demonstrations against ICE raids continued into Monday evening

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6 h. ago Trump praises response to LA protests after deploying 4,000 National Guard troops

Donald Trump has lauded his administration’s response to growing anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.

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6 h. ago LA protests live updates: Trump mobilizes 4,000 National Guard and 700 Marines to crack down on anti

Nearly 5,000 federal and National Guard troops now set to be deployed in response to L.A. protests, as demonstrations against ICE raids continued into Monday

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10 h. ago Mayor Karen Bass says Los Angeles being used as a ‘test case’ by federal government – live

Mayor says ‘nothing warranted’ the intervention and that cannot ‘emphasize enough the level of fear and terror that is in Angelinos right now’ due to Ice raids Pentagon deploys 700 US marines to LA amid immigration protests‘Kidnapped’: families and lawyers desperate to contact the detainedTrump news at a glance: president ratchets up threats and troopsAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Los Angeles police chief says deployment of marines a surprise that could make policing protests harder – live

US military’s Northern Command confirms 700 marines to be sent to the city but LAPD chief Jom McDonnell says this presents ‘significant’ challengesPentagon deploys 700 US marines to LA amid immigration protests‘Kidnapped’: families and lawyers desperate to contact the detainedTrump news at a glance: president ratchets up threats and troopsAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago LA protests live updates: Trump mobilizes 4,000 National Guard to assist 700 Marines in response to anti

Nearly 5,000 federal and National Guard troops now set to be deployed in response to L.A. protests, as demonstrations against ICE raids continued into Monday

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15 h. ago LA protests live updates: Trump mobilizes 700 Marines to respond to anti

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is working to ‘clean up Trump’s mess’ as protests against immigration raids in LA continued overnight

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15 h. ago Pentagon to temporarily deploy hundreds of marines to Los Angeles, reports say – live

US military reportedly says it is sending 700 marines to the city but that Insurrection Act is not expected to be invokedLA braces for more protests against immigration raidsTrump’s protest response risks politicizing military, veterans warnAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Donald Trump for ‘illegally’ deploying National Guard to California ICE protests

Newsom accused Trump of having ‘flamed the fires and illegally acted to federalize the National Guard’

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16 h. ago California to sue Trump administration for ‘unlawfully’ deploying state’s national guard – live

California to accuse Trump of deploying troops to quell protests over the objections of governor Newsom; state attorney general says ‘there was no risk of rebellion’LA braces for more protests against immigration raidsTrump’s protest response risks politicizing military, veterans warnAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago California to sue Trump for deploying National Guard in Los Angeles

Governor Gavin Newsom’s legal threat comes as authorities brace for further demonstrations over immigration raids

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16 h. ago LA protests live updates: California governor warns Trump’s support for his arrest is ‘step toward authoritarianism’

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is working to ‘clean up Trump’s mess’ as protests against immigration raids in LA continued overnight

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17 h. ago California governor says Trump support for his arrest is ‘unmistakable step toward authoritarianism’ – LA protests live

Gavin Newsom responds to US president’s suggesting he would back arresting him; Trump ramps up verbals attacks on people protesting against Ice raidsLA braces for fourth day of protests against immigration raidsAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Ben Jennings on Donald Trump’s deployment of the national guard in LA – cartoon

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17 h. ago LA protests live: Trump backs arrest of Newsom as California sues over ICE riot National Guard deployment

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is working to ‘clean up Trump’s mess’ as protests against immigration raids in LA continued overnight

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18 h. ago California governor vows to sue Trump for deploying National Guard in LA

Gavin Newsom’s legal threat comes as authorities brace for further demonstrations over immigration raids

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19 h. ago Gov. Gavin Newsom will sue Donald Trump for ‘illegally’ deploying National Guard to California ICE protests

Newsom accused Trump of having “flamed the fires and illegally acted to federalize the National Guard”

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